One Day at a Time…
Originally published at Pittsburgh Girlie. You can comment here or there.
I ran Monday morning. It was super hard to get out of bed, but I knew that I’d be very disappointed if I didn’t get up and just do it. In fact one of the best pieces of advice I got was from @BurghPotPie, “Put on shoes. Propel yourself forward.” I also got loads of advice and encouragement from all over, some unexpected places.
I ran Wednesday. I had to cut it short though and I’m really bummed about that. My ankle hurt. A lot. I had noticed it after I ran on Monday, but I couldn’t pinpoint any reliable movement that would make it twinge. I assumed it was from using muscles I don’t usually use and slapped a brace on it for the evening. But when my whole right foot was in pain and I kept dragging the toe of my shoe up the treadmill I knew it was time to stop. I slowed to a really slow walk to cool down, stretched, and grumbled at myself a lot. Not too interested in really messing up a limb that I kind of like and use quite often.
I will run Friday morning. Even though it means my Friday is going to be reallllly long. I will. I will.
Things I’ve noticed this week:
- I don’t mind mornings so much, at least not now that the birds are up and chirping away.
- I need to go to bed waaaaay earlier than I have been if I’m going to continue getting up so early.
- I’m going to have to figure out better food and a better schedule of eating said better food.